Uses of Pantalek

Pantalek is made in the form of enteric coated tablets with the main ingredient in each tablet is Pantoprazole 40mg. So what is Pantalek, what does Pantalek do and how is it used?

1. What does Pantalek do?

The main ingredient in the drug Pantalek is Pantoprazole, this is a selective proton pump inhibitor, in terms of chemical structure this active substance is a derivative of benzimidazole.
Pantoprazole has a specific and irreversible inhibitory effect on the proton pump. Because of its selective action on the gastric cell wall, Pantoprazole is faster and more effective than other drugs. The healing rate (ulcer healing) of pantoprazole can reach 95% after 8 weeks of treatment. Pantoprazole has little effect on gastric juice quantity, pepsin secretion, gastric endogenous factors and gastric contractility.

2. Indications and contraindications of the drug Pantalek

Pantalek is indicated in the following cases:
Stomach - duodenal ulcers Reflux esophagitis Pathology of increased acid secretion. In combination with antibiotics to eliminate Helicobacter pylori infection. Pantalek drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to Pantalek drug ingredients. Children under 18. Precautions when using Pantalek in the following cases:
It is necessary to exclude the risk of malignancy before treatment with Pantalek. Severe liver failure Pregnant women Lactating women.

3. Dosage and how to use Pantalek

Pantalek drug is used orally, take the tablet whole with a sufficient amount of water.
Dosage of Pantalek drug should follow the doctor's prescription, the reference dose in the specific cases as follows:
Stomach-duodenal ulcer: Use a dose of 40mg/day x 4-8 weeks. Reflux esophagitis: Use a dose of 40mg/day x 8 weeks. After 8 weeks of treatment with Pantalek, if the ulcer does not heal, use the drug for another 8 weeks.

4. Side effects of the drug Pantalek

During the use of Pantalek, you may encounter some side effects of the drug, including:
Headache Diarrhea Abdominal pain. If any unusual symptoms appear while using Pantalek, you should immediately notify your doctor or go to a medical facility for timely treatment.

5. Interactions of Pantalek with other drugs

Pantalek may interact when used with drugs that depend on the pH of gastric acid such as ketoconazole.
The above are the uses of Pantalek, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use before use and should consult their doctor for advice on the safe and most effective medication process. If you have any further questions, you can contact your doctor for in-depth advice.

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